Barangay Magahis is a local government unit in Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 563 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Epifanio Cubar Rabilas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Magahis · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Magahis
Situated in Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Magahis is one of 17 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magahis had a population of 563. This made it the 15th largest of 17 barangays in Margosatubig by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magahis accounted for approximately 1.56% of the total population of Margosatubig, which stood at 36,025 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Magahis changed from 686 to 563, a shift of -17.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Margosatubig. Barangay Magahis is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Margosatubig is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magahis, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Magahis ranks 672nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Magahis is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Margosatubig or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Magahis from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
683
—
—
2020 CPH
686
+3
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
563
-123
-17.9%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.09%/yr).2020–2024: -17.9% total (-4.82%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Margosatubig
15thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Margosatubig by population.
Share of Margosatubig
1.6%
of the municipality's total 36,025 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
672ndof 779
Province-wide percentile: 14.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Margosatubig (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Magahis
Where is Barangay Magahis located?▾
Barangay Magahis is a barangay in the municipality of Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Magahis hall?▾
Barangay Magahis is located in Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Magahis?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Magahis is Epifanio Cubar Rabilas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Magahis?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Magahis is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Margosatubig LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Magahis part of?▾
Barangay Magahis is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Magahis urban or rural?▾
Barangay Magahis is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Margosatubig?▾
Margosatubig is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Magahis.
Has the population of Barangay Magahis been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Magahis went from 686 residents to 563 — a change of -17.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Magahis in?▾
Barangay Magahis is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Margosatubig.
How many barangays are in Margosatubig?▾
Margosatubig has 17 barangays, including Barangay Magahis. You can browse the full list on our Margosatubig page.
How many residents does Barangay Magahis have?▾
Barangay Magahis had a population of 563 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Magahis?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Margosatubig is 7035. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Magahis, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Magahis was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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